YouTube could get a new way to browse while watching videos on Quest – MIXED News

YouTube could get a new way to browse while watching videos on Quest  MIXED News

An unreleased YouTube Quest interface includes a separate browsing window, according to UploadVR. Google has not announced a release. YouTube’s immersive view on Meta Quest could eventually let people browse for another video in a separate window while one is playing. The interface is still in development, according to UploadVR, which examined hidden entry points in recent versions of the Quest app. The outlet reports that the unfinished design includes a new control bar, resizable windows and a more familiar interface for browsing. Google has not announced when, or whether, this particular design will reach Quest owners. The reported work concerns the app’s immersive view. YouTube already offers a separate Panel Mode on Quest that can sit alongside other system windows.

An archival YouTube VR image from 2024; it does not show the reported redesign. Image: YouTube In the version UploadVR saw, a second window can be opened to browse videos while another plays in the main view. Selecting a video in the browsing window sends it to the main player, the outlet reports. UploadVR also describes a Horizon OS-style control bar with options to change the environment or switch to Panel Mode. The main window reportedly has grab and corner handles for resizing and adjusts to the aspect ratio of the video. The report says the unfinished version uses